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Why Collecting Small Cents Is A Good Idea?

April 2, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Coin collectors have many options for putting together a collection of coins. Some collectors search for coins from a specific era, such as the reign of King George VI from 1937 to 1952. Other collectors want specific denominations, such as Canadian quarters. Many collectors choose larger denominations, not only as a hobby but hoping that they find that rare coin that may bring them a large cash return. Pennies are no longer minted in Canada, but they are still legal tender. In general, pennies aren’t worth much. However, they do offer some great opportunities for collecting. Pennies Have History Although...

Which Karat Gold Is Best?

March 30, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Gold has been a treasured precious metal since the beginnings of human civilization. Today, it continues to be a popular choice for many different types of jewellery, including rings, earrings, necklaces, watches and bracelets. When buying a piece of gold jewellery, it's important to know what you're getting. There are different styles of gold pieces for sale, such as white gold, yellow gold and rose gold. Buyers also need to know the differences between gold plated and pure gold. Finally, before picking a piece of gold jewellery, you need to know the differences between each karat. At Colonial Acres Coins,...

The Difference Between A Mint Mark And A Privy Mark

March 28, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Even if you are brand new to collecting coins or investing in precious metals, you are no doubt aware that the markings on coins are clues to both their place of origin and value. Two marks that are a bit confusing to distinguish at first are privy marks and mint marks. Here is an explanation of the difference between the two, and examples of the coins and bullion rounds that bear them. . Mint Marks The purpose of a mint mark has always been to identify the facility that produced it. For example, most United States coins bear a P,...

The Allure Of Art Deco Jewellery

March 26, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Approximately 100 years after the Art Deco movement began, estate jewellery belonging to this era is still in very high demand. Because the demand is greater than the supply of these vintage pieces still in existence, authentic Art Deco jewellery can cost thousands of dollars, with larger or rarer pieces sometimes ranging in the tens of thousands. What makes Art Deco Jewellery so popular and sought after? In part, it is certainly the timeless beauty of the pieces, but there seems to be more to it than that. The Art Deco movement occurred from the 1920s to the early 1930s....

Newly Released Canadian Coins Celebrate Ukrainian Heritage

March 24, 2021 Posted by: Colonial Acres Coins

Canadian coins help us to celebrate different parts of the culture and history of Canada. As a beautiful and multicultural society, it is important to share what makes Canada such a wonderful place to live. To that end, the Royal Canadian Mint recently released the $250 Gold Pysanka Coin. This unique, egg-shaped coin celebrates the more than three million Canadians of Ukrainian heritage. Ukrainian Canadians and Pysanka People of Ukrainian descent have lived in Canada since at least 1891 (there may have been an unconfirmed settlement even earlier). Since then, the group has flourished into the 11th largest ethnic group...

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